Natural Wonders Resorts

Club Mahindra Ashtamudi

Ashtamudi Lake in the Kollam District of Kerala, is the most-visited backwater with a unique wetland ecosystem, a palm-shaped large body of water. It is next only to the Vembanad estuary ecosystem of the state. From the resort—be it a room built on land or one of the unique floating cottages—you get fabulous views of the backwaters. Glorious sunrises and sunsets, Chinese fishing nets, calls of the fishermen while at work mean you are enjoying a unique holiday. Glorious landscapes and grand vistas welcome visitors to the magnificent palm-shaped ‘eight-armed’ Ashtamudi Lake. The lake is also called the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala. This lake is extremely famous for houseboats and backwater resorts. Club Mahindra Ashtamudi is located on the shores of the eight-armed Ashtamudi Lake. You can walk around in the small villages around the resort or pamper yourself with ayurvedic therapies at the spa. Refresh yourself with a cup of tea. Do some birdwatching or try your hand at fishing. Bond with your family and friends over great food. This is probably the most idyllic holiday that you have ever had. Club Mahindra Ashtamudi is easily accessible from Tiruvananthapuram (90 kms) and Kochi (175 kms) and the closest town with a rail head is Kollam or Quilon at 18 kms, located on the banks of the lake. Caressing the historic international spice trade port of Kollam, splendid backwater cruises, one of the deepest estuaries in Kerala and a serene Club Mahindra resort, Ashtamudi makes for a rejuvenating holiday any time of the year.

Club Mahindra Mussoorie

Mussoorie is a hill station in the Dehradun District of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is located about 35 km from the state capital of Dehradun and 290 km north from the national capital of New Delhi. This hill station situated in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges is also known as the Queen of the Hills. Club Mahindra Mussoorie, with its green hills and varied flora and fauna is a fascinating hill resort located on the slopes of Gun Hill which is the highest point in Mussoorie, with commanding views of snow ranges to the north-east, and glittering views of the Doon Valley and Shiwalik ranges in the south. The resort also offers guests comfortable, cosy space. The resort’s well-appointed rooms are furnished with modern amenities and most of them offer beautiful mountain views. To make your holiday experience memorable, the rooms are also exquisitely decorated. Take a walk around the property to enjoy the crisp, clear mountain air or head to the activity centre for some indoor games. When hunger pangs hit, grab a bite or two at the restaurant. During the spring, festivals will delight the visitor. Throughout the year, enjoy nature walks and hikes or take a rafting trip on the icy waters nearby. Water sports, temples and waterfalls encourage visitors to enjoy the areas many delights. The comfortable, plush resort provides an idyllic getaway destination.

Club Mahindra Thekkady

Crystal Springs

Only three and a half hours' drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, lies a wonderful escape from the stress of city life. Crystal Springs Mountain Lodge is situated above the quaint and picturesque town of Pilgrims Rest and is close to all of the natural attractions of the Eastern highlands and Kruger National Park. Within 5000 hectares of Game Reserve, with its rich diversity of fauna and flora, are our luxurious, self catering lodges. Man made facilities complement nature with facebrick and thatch , bordered by colourful flowerbeds and ornamental ponds. Facilities make the most of the sweeping views and many activities centre around the great outdoors. The resort boasts five well established and scenic hiking trails. Enjoy a game drive in one of our open vehicles with an experienced game ranger. Game drives can be booked at reception on your arrival at the Resort. For the kids we have a games room with pool tables, table tennis and a wide range of board games are available. We also have a putt-putt course, trampolines, a children's playground, tennis courts and a squash court. The resort has four outdoor swimming pools, one of which is heated to a comfortable swimming temperature.

Little Eden

Mount Emei Jadeite Resort

Mount Emei Jadeite Resort is a 10-minute walk from Emei Mountain Travel Centre and 1.9 km from Mount Emei Scenic Area. It is 13 km from Emei Mountain Railway Station and a 2.5-hour drive from Chengdu Shuangliu Airport. Featuring natural wood and stone finishes, this charming property offers air-conditioned rooms with wooden flooring and scenic landscape views. It provides buffet breakfast, tour services and free parking. Featuring pleasant earth tones, rooms feature a mix of pebbled and wooden flooring. They come with a work desk, satellite TV and toiletries. Added conveniences include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. Service-minded staff welcome and guide you at the Jadeite Resort. Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. As a holy mountain of Buddhism, Mount Emei is home to a large population of vegetation and animal species, Emei monkeys can easily spotted. The scene of golden infrastructures on the summit of Emei is a rare site in China, where the golden color was limited to imperial use. The resort is close to Leshan, site of the world’s largest carved stone statue of Buddha. It is 71m high and was carved between 713 and 803. No matter what your reasons for visiting Mount Emei, Jadeite Resort will make you feel instantly at home.

Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve

Escape from the pressures of modern life and retreat to Kagga Kamma, located in the peaceful southern Cederberg Mountains away from mobile phones, traffic pollution, highways and city lights you will breathe a sigh and enjoy the silence and starlit skies. The stunning location of the lodge was once home to the Bushmen, today many of their ancient cave paintings are still clearly visible on the rocks, (some dating back 6,000 years). This spiritual land offers spectacular scenery, majestic mountains, strange rock formations and phenomenal night skies, where the Milky Way, billions of stars, planets, satellites and shooting stars may be seen by the naked eye.

Ngwenya Lodge

Nanjing Tangshan Easpring Hot Spring Resort

The Peninsula

Arroyo Roble Resort

Arroyo Roble sits somewhere between a red rock and creek bed, just off Highway 89A between Sedona and Flagstaff in breathtaking Arizona. All nine acres of the resort’s grounds are beautifully landscaped and blend perfectly with the natural tranquility of Oak Creek and the surrounding Red Rock Country. The resort offers 72 intimate villas, allowing plenty of open areas for nature walks, barbecues, picnics, and quiet communion with nature. Recognizing that vacations are meant to facilitate quality time with friends and loved ones, Arroyo Roble also includes a gorgeous 15,000-foot clubhouse complete with indoor and outdoor pools, sauna and steam rooms, exercise equipment, billiards, lighted tennis courts, and much more. Though Arroyo Roble makes you feel like you’re worlds away from civilization, downtown Sedona is only 30 miles away. Sedona is known for its amazing setting, amid backdrops of the vast Colorado Plateau, Oak Creek Canyon, and massive rock formations. But it also features restaurants that cater to all tastes and budgets, and shopping in the many Southwestern galleries and famous shops. Nearby you’ll find Arizona Snow Bowl for skiing, the Grand Canyon, Kaibab and Prescott National Forests, Navajo and Hopi Indian Reservations, the Painted Desert, and Petrified Forest National Park – some of the most beautiful natural land in the world. And the red rocks, blue skies, and green hills create the most spectacular sunsets! After a day of sightseeing, shopping, and dining, you’ll enjoy retiring to your villa. It’s air-conditioned, has a well-equipped kitchen, a whirlpool bath and a quiet patio or balcony. What’s special about Arroyo Roble is what you’ll find here, but also what you won’t. See you soon.

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

Enjoy a mountain getaway at Banff Rocky Mountain Resort, a relaxing retreat in the heart of Banff National Park. Set amid eight acres of private parkland and surrounded by the glorious scenery of Canada’s oldest national park, Banff Rocky Mountain Resort’s breathtaking location and extensive amenities are certain to provide a memorable stay in the Canadian Rockies. Curl up with a good book and enjoy the fire, prepare dinner or a snack, watch the snowflakes fall and rest well in anticipation of another exciting day outdoors. Contemporary mountain lodge décor will make you feel right at home and entirely comfortable from the first day of your memorable stay. Take advantage of the resort's endless amenities, including an Indoor pool, hot tub, health and fitness club, tennis and squash courts, laundry facilities, and free shuttle to downtown Banff. Banff is a world-famous resort town that offers a wide variety of recreation and some of Canada's finest shopping and dining. The national park itself offers opportunities for camping, hiking and wildlife viewing. With renowned restaurants, decadent spas, eclectic boutiques and bustling nightclubs, Banff has ensured that guests will continue to enjoy their visits year ‘round. The resort’s complimentary shuttle gives you the best of downtown and the serenity of a beautiful mountain location.

The Ridge on Sedona Golf Resort

Surrounded by the distinctive red rock formations of the Arizona mountains and desert, you can perfect your game on the 18-hole golf course at The Ridge on Sedona Golf Resort. Relax in air-conditioned comfort in a studio, one- or two-bedroom accommodation, complete with a well-equipped kitchen, handsome furnishings, and cable/satellite television and a DVD player. Leisure activities abound at this retreat where secluded whirlpool spas are scattered across the hillsides and swimming pools, steam saunas and a fitness center await. Escape to a desert oasis defined by astonishing natural beauty and distinctive red rock formations. Visitors flock to Sedona to discover its peaceful serenity amid graceful beauty and abundant sunshine. Whether longing for a backcountry adventure or a relaxing retreat, the mysterious energy and unparalleled charm of this Southwestern destination offer the ideal escape. Majestically perched against a picturesque desert backdrop, you can enjoy the challenge and convenience of the 18-hole golf course directly adjacent to the resort. Whether you’re hiking on foot or exploring the splendor of Oak Creek Canyon and the desert vistas via a Jeep® tour, you’ll look forward to returning to the comforts awaiting you at The Ridge on Sedona Golf Resort. Let mystical Sedona enchant you and call you back again and again while The Ridge on Sedona Golf Resorts provides all you need for the perfect desert vacation.

Royal Aloha Chandler - Butterfield Park

Arizona, the "Grand Canyon State," has towering peaks, sandstone canyons, forested mountains, and vast deserts. In fact, it has more parks and national monuments than any other state and a climate perfect for golf, tennis, hiking, bicycling and horseback riding year ‘round. At the Royal Aloha Chandler, you’ll find the ideal base from which to explore the peaceful community of Chandler, just 25 miles southeast of Phoenix. You will relax in total comfort and enjoy air conditioning, cable TV, a washer and dryer, and a fully equipped dream kitchen. Around the resort, you’ll love the spacious swimming pool and hot tub, the convenient gas barbecue grills and your car will keep cool in its free, covered parking spot. There is so much to see and do right in the city or only a short drive away. Chandler is the home of “Rawhide” with its wild west shootouts. Just 30 minutes north, you’ll find an abundance of museums in Phoenix– art, science, history, vintage aircraft, and Native American artifacts. A botanical garden has one of the world’s best collections of desert beauty. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, a National Historical Landmark, is just a few miles northeast of Scottsdale. The 600-acre complex is surrounded by the Sonoran Desert. Don’t miss Sedona and the Oak Creek Canyon for spectacular scenery. The scenic, winding road through Oak Creek Canyon leads to the Grand Canyon, one of the world’s greatest wonders. See it all and relax in beautiful surroundings and comfort at the Royal Aloha Chandler.

Grand Oasis Tulum - AI

Surrounded by a magical Chill-Out environment, the Resort offers you the highest quality standards. Oasis Tulum is made to relax and enjoy an atmosphere full of natural beauty that together with two spas will provide an unforgettable experience. The Oasis Tulum is located in the heart of the Riviera Maya, 59 miles from Cancun's International Airport, 10 miles from the archeological site of Tulum and 15 miles from Playa del Carmen where you can find shopping centers and restaurants. Close to the theme parks of Xcaret and Xel-Ha and ten minutes away from the charming towns of Akumal & Tulum. An 18 hole Golf Course is located next door. UPSCALE RESORT DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND! Designed with the highest standards of comfort and luxury, the resort offers 13 Restaurants, 15 Bars, 2 Spas, including a Temazcal (Mayan Sauna), multiple Swimming Pools, an Entertainment Center for shows, a Disco, movies, shops, a Dive Center and two Tennis Courts. The magnificent beach offers powder white sand and access to one of the longest and most beautiful coral reefs in the world for snorkeling and scuba diving. Don`t miss the underwater wonders of this magical location. When you don`t want to hit the beach, the activities program is full of day and nighttime entertainment with an excellent and amiable staff that seeks to provide the best vacation experience available.

Hacienda Tres Ríos Resort, Spa & Nature Park - AI

Tucked away in a private, sprawling nature preserve near Playa del Carmen is Hacienda Tres Ríos, an all-inclusive beachfront resort on the Riviera Maya. Here, distinctively Méxican elements blend beautifully with true Mayan culture, providing a unique, unforgettable vacation experience. When you stay at Hacienda Tres Ríos, you discover a home away from home, a sumptuous retreat filled with warmth and comfort. Each luxurious suite boasts modern décor inspired by the hacienda style of Old México, with features like local mahogany furniture and marble floors. All accommodations come fully appointed with amenities such as a large, flat-screen television and DVD player, an in-room minibar restocked daily, a coffeemaker, iron and ironing board, alarm clock with iPod adapter, robes and slippers, hairdryer, and in-room Internet access. You’ll sleep like a baby in the beds at Hacienda Tres Ríos, with 300-thread-count linens, extra-thick mattresses and even a pillows menu. Take in breathtaking views of the park or the Caribbean Sea from your terrace or balcony, many of which hold a spacious, soothing whirlpool tub. Continue the pampering with unlimited meals and snacks at all of bars and restaurants. Whether you’re craving Italian, Méxican, French or Asian — or any cuisine in between — Hacienda Tres Ríos has you covered. Hacienda Tres Ríos is situated within Tres Ríos Nature Park, a 326-acre, lush utopia of rivers, freshwater springs, an estuary and a peaceful, sandy beach. Once a popular ecotourism destination for the public, the park is now open only to resort guests, providing the perfect opportunity for you to explore nature in a pristine, quiet setting. For the ultimate tropical “stay-vacation,” come to Hacienda Tres Ríos on the Riviera Maya, and discover the awe-inspiring beauty, extraordinary nature and unique culture of the Méxican Caribbean.

Ridge Resort

A world of adventure and stunning panoramic views awaits you at The Ridge Resort. Nestled amongst the majestic mountains overlooking the spectacular waters of Lake Wakatipu, you can’t help but think that you’ve found your own slice of paradise. The views from the windows change throughout the year; different colour palettes and textures give each passing season a distinctive beauty. A comfortable, self-service, apartment-style resort, you’ll be just four kilometres from the centre of Queenstown, the premier four-season lake and alpine destination, making it the perfect launch pad to discover New Zealand’s South Island. Hop on a bus and, in next to no time, you’ll find yourself relaxing in one of the many exquisite cafés before indulging in a little retail therapy, or partying at one of Queenstown’s fabulous nightspots. Depending on the season, you’ll either be off on the slopes of one of the four International ski fields, or you’ll be immersing yourself in water sports on the lake and nearby rivers. Bungee jumping is always fun, but not necessarily after you've done the rounds of the many local wineries. Whether you walk beneath the verdant canopy of the rainforest, fish for salmon in the rivers, or wander through one of the historic gold mining towns, you won’t be disappointed. But whatever you do, don’t miss the sublime beauty of the fiords of Milford Sound. It’s as close to heaven as anywhere on earth. For a destination that will change the way you holiday, visit The Ridge Resort.

Sudwala Lodge

Set alongside the Houtbosloop River, just below the famous Sudwala Caves, this cluster of thatched chalets are surrounded by some of the most picturesque scenery in the area. Nature lovers will enjoy the many outdoor activities on offer, including hiking trails, horse riding and abundant bird watching for enthusiasts as well as plenty of fishing opportunities. For the active, there is tennis and squash available at the resort while the less adventurous soak up the sun beside the glorious swimming pool or take a rejuvenating spa bath. Besides the many on-site facilities for you to enjoy, your comfortable thatched chalet will ensure all your holiday requirements are provided for. Each cosy chalet is equipped with a TV, MNet, full kitchen, microwave, private braai facility and is air conditioned for added comfort. Your chalet is serviced daily for your convenience and there are carports at each chalet. Babysitting can be arranged at reception which is open 24 hours a day to book game drives.